Social Workers as Behavioral Health Consultants in the Primary Care Clinic.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Mann, C. Corinne; Golden, John H.; Cronk, Nikole J.; Gale, Jamie K.; Hogan, Tim; Washington, Karla T.,
- Source
- Health & Social Work; Aug2016, Vol. 41 Issue 3, p196-200, 5p
- Subject
- Social workers
Integrated health care delivery
Medical consultants
Primary health care
Psychiatric social work
Psychiatric treatment
Patient-centered care
- Language
- ISSN
- 03607283
The article presents the Practice Forum which provide a detailed account of one health system's efforts to incorporate behavioral health consultants (BHC) into existing primary care settings. It cites the primary role of BHC in helping patients make behavioral changes to improve their physical health and overall well-being. It cites behavioral health integration particularly the role of the BHC as an opportunity for social workers to respond to the call of serving vulnerable members of society.